| Regimental number | 1022 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mirboo North, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Mirboo North, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Farmer, Mirboo North, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 29th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 29th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work at Vauvillers on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and fine leadership during an attack. When his company commander was wounded he assumed command, and, under heavy enfilading machine gun fire, re-organized the company and led them forward to the final objective, and consolidated his position in spite of the fact that he was wounded. He displayed great courage and ability throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 29th Bn, 8 November 1915. Wounded in action, 24 October 1917; 9 August 1918. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
